10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2020

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2020

Filed August 3, 2020For Securities:GPN

Summary

Global Payments Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2020, a period significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the company saw substantial revenue growth driven by the acquisition of TSYS, profitability metrics like operating income and net income declined year-over-year. This was primarily due to the adverse effects of COVID-19 on consumer spending and business operations, coupled with increased acquisition and integration expenses. Despite the challenging environment, the company demonstrated resilience by managing its cost structure and maintaining a strong liquidity position. The company also highlighted its efforts to mitigate the financial impact of the pandemic through cost-saving measures and a temporary suspension of its share repurchase program. Investors should note the significant increase in revenue and operating expenses, the decline in operating margin, and the company's cautious outlook for the remainder of 2020 due to ongoing pandemic uncertainties.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.67B
Cost of Revenue$893.74M
Gross Profit$778.21M
SG&A Expenses$670.64M
Operating Expenses$1.56B
Operating Income$107.57M
Interest Expense$81.10M
Net Income$37.33M
EPS (Basic)$0.12
EPS (Diluted)$0.12
Shares Outstanding (Basic)299.14M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)300.25M

Key Highlights

  • 1Consolidated revenues increased significantly to $1.67 billion for Q2 2020 and $3.58 billion for the first six months of 2020, up from $935.2 million and $1.82 billion in the prior year periods, largely due to the TSYS acquisition.
  • 2Operating income decreased to $107.6 million for Q2 2020 and $351.6 million for the first six months of 2020, compared to $221.7 million and $421.2 million in the prior year, reflecting the impact of COVID-19 and integration costs.
  • 3Net income attributable to Global Payments declined to $37.3 million for Q2 2020 and $180.9 million for the first six months of 2020, down from $120.5 million and $232.8 million in the prior year.
  • 4Diluted earnings per share fell to $0.12 for Q2 2020 and $0.60 for the first six months of 2020, compared to $0.77 and $1.48 in the prior year.
  • 5The company issued $1.0 billion in senior unsecured notes on May 15, 2020, to repay a portion of its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.
  • 6As of June 30, 2020, the company had $1.83 billion in cash and cash equivalents, indicating a strong liquidity position despite the challenging economic environment.
  • 7The company experienced revenue declines starting in mid-March 2020 due to COVID-19, with improvements noted in May and June as restrictions eased.

Frequently Asked Questions

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Global Payments' financial results, leading to revenue declines starting in mid-March due to reduced consumer spending and business closures. While improvements were seen in May and June as restrictions eased, the overall effect contributed to a decrease in operating income and net income compared to the prior year, despite revenue growth from the TSYS acquisition.

The primary driver of the substantial revenue increase was the acquisition of Total System Services, Inc. (TSYS), which closed in September 2019. The acquired operations contributed significantly to the reported revenues for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

The company implemented cost-saving actions, including reductions in employee compensation costs and discretionary spending. They also temporarily suspended share repurchases and reduced planned capital investments to mitigate the financial effects of the pandemic.

Global Payments expects that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to have an adverse effect on its revenues and earnings for the remainder of 2020. The company notes that the magnitude, duration, and ultimate effects of the pandemic remain uncertain and difficult to predict.